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Movie poster: Satan in Prison (1907)
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Satan in Prison

1907 · 5 min Comedy
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

The title is vital, since the bulk of the action consists of a well-dressed man magically producing a series of items to furnish a bare room, culminating in his summoning up a charming lady to share his meal. Hearing the guards approaching, the man reverses the process, ending with a bare room when the two men enter.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Satan en prison
Year 1907
Country France
Genre Comedy
Director Georges Méliès
Runtime 5 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.5/10 (16 votes)

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The film constructs its comedy from the stark contrast between prison austerity and magically conjured luxury, relying on simple sets and trick photography. It explores a whimsical, momentary escape from confinement through sheer imaginative will.

What lingers after the final reverse trick is a charming sense of mischief and the playful spirit of early cinema magic. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Georges Méliès

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